Sr Firmware Developer

About Ergotron:

Ergotron Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel a new sense of energy in healthcare industrial and office settings both at home and onsite.

Through its 40year history Ergotron has led the industry with innovative professionalgrade products and customerfocused service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and established a growing portfolio of awardwinning brands including WorkFit and CareFit and patented EcoFlex Constant Force ModCart RhythmConnect and LiFeKinnex technologies. Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul Minnesota with a presence in North America EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information please visit www.ergotron.

Position Summary:

Ergotron Software Engineering is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team. Our hardware portfolio spans from embedded controls and charging systems to lowpower designs and complex RTOSbased systems coupled with Embedded Linux. The Senior Firmware Engineer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of embedded firmware across various platforms including 8bit systems and 32bit RTOS designs; and embedded linux. This role includes taking ownership of assigned projects and defects collaborating with software engineering team members of various disciplines collaborating with crossfunctional teams (mainly Software Quality and Testing) and participating in innovation sessions with other senior software members. You will be part of a team leading innovation and technology products such as healthcare carts charging systems batteries and telemetry (sensor based) products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop firmware based on system requirements for embedded systems.
• Design maintain and optimize algorithms and firmware for embedded applications.
• Create and document firmware designs using flowcharts state machines and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with the embedded team to influence hardware requirements and changes.
• Develop and manage project schedules for new and existing product enhancements.
• Participate in crossfunctional teams to launch products resolve issues/defects and drive improvements.
• Perform verification and validation of test plans and .
• Provide technical support to Electrical Engineering during design verification and validation as needed.
• Help coordinate project work across internal and external teams to meet budget and timelines.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and frameworks continuously improving and innovating our stack.
• Strong sense of teamwork and working towards a common goal a desire to lead

Position Requirements (Knowledge and Experience):

• Able to work MondayFriday 8a5p in a hybrid position (Minimum 3 Days in office required with 2 days remote. Hours are flexible..
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field.
• 10 years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Proficiency with Atmel or Microchip 8bit systems.
• Experience with realtime peripherals such as timers buffers and UARTs.
• MODBUS and I2C expertise.
• ARM 32bit firmware development experience.
• Wireless stack experience (WiFi BLE and Bluetooth).
• Proficiency in firmware development and debugging for 8 16 and 32bit ARM CortexM microcontrollers.
• Experience with standard Communication Protocols: I2C SPI Serial/UART I2S BLE WIFI
• Worked with RTOS Real Time and Embedded Linux (RPi preferred) systems
• Experience with two or more of the following chipset families: Microchip Atmel STM32 TI KEIL and Nordic Semi (nrf).
• Experience with Software Development Tools: CMAKE VSCode Arduino Raspberry Pi and VIM
• Extensive/strong skills in C/C programming and realtime systems with or without RTOS.
• Experience with hardware design and simulation tools (SolidWorks PCB Altium Cadence).
• Familiarity with hardware schematics datasheets debugging tools (oscilloscopes logic analyzers emulators signal generators) and handson lab work.
• Knowledge of NI data acquisition equipment LabView IoT wireless technologies and new sensor technologies a plus but not required.
• Experience with Battery BMS (TI BQ series) chipsets a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet departmental goals. Up to 10 Travel Required (to TN or International Manufacturing Partners)

Benefits:

• Being able to solve complex problems within a passionfilled environment is rewarded by a comprehensive and competitive benefits package allowing for work and life balance.
• At Ergotron we are committed to moving you forward with leading benefits and reward programs. Beyond a fastpaced innovative work environment we offer a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package including but not limited to; medical dental vision life disability tuition reimbursement 401k with match and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We work hard and we recharge. With five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) eleven paid holidays and summer hours our employees have ample time throughout the year to spend with family and friends traveling or relaxing.
• We are proud to support our employees and their growing families by offering ten weeks of paid maternity leave four weeks of paid paternity leave and three days of paid grandparents leave.
• Both our newest and our most tenured employees are formally recognized. Our career milestones program ensures that our new team members feel welcome and rewards employees at five years ten years fifteen years and beyond.

ONE Core Values:

• Continuous Improvement Always design a better experience.
• Customer Obsessed Our reputation rests with our customers experience.
• Innovation Unearth insights to think anew.
• Integrity Do the right thing. Treat others with respect.
• Openness Open to ideas and feedback. Act with transparency. Trust one another.
• Ownership Own your role and act when ownership is needed.